7. It was also evil in the sight of God. So he punished Israel.
8. Then David said to God, "I committed a great sin when I counted Israel's men. I beg you to take away my guilt. I've done a very foolish thing."
9. The Lord spoke to David's prophet Gad. He said,
10. "Go and tell David, 'The Lord says, "I could punish you in three different ways. Choose one of them for me to use against you." ' "